by Guadalupe Pérez | Aug 7, 2026 | Blog, Mexican Slang and Expressions
Michi is an affectionate word for a cat in Spanish, close to “kitty” in English. Mexicans use it for their own cats and for cats they love, while gato stays the neutral word. Because michi is informal and depends on confianza, use it with friends, family...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Aug 3, 2026 | Blog, Mexican Slang and Expressions
The ahorita meaning is often misunderstood. In Mexican Spanish, ahorita does not reliably mean “right now.” It means the thing will happen, but with no commitment to when: it could be this second, in an hour, tomorrow, or never. It is a unit of time that nobody can...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 31, 2026 | Blog, Mexican Slang and Expressions
Estar al pendiente means to be attentive, to keep an eye out, or to stay on top of something. In Mexican Spanish it is how you say “I’m here if you need anything” or “keep me posted.” It comes from pendiente, meaning hanging or...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jul 7, 2026 | Blog, Mexican Slang and Expressions
If you’ve ever heard a Mexican respond with “¡Sale!” and wondered what it means, you’re not alone. What does sale mean in Mexican Spanish? In most conversations, it’s an enthusiastic way of saying “yes,” “sounds...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jun 23, 2026 | Blog, Mexican Slang and Expressions
Mexican Spanish words can surprise even native speakers, especially when they move between different regions of the country. Many Spanish learners assume that once you learn Spanish, you can understand every Spanish-speaking community the same way. The reality is...
by Guadalupe Pérez | Jun 4, 2026 | Blog, Mexican Slang and Expressions
If you’ve ever heard native speakers in Mexico use phrases that make absolutely no sense when translated literally, you’re not alone. Mexican Spanish expressions are full of humor, exaggeration, cultural references, and meanings that often can’t be...
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